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Whether your goals are to increase student retention rates, implement a new SaaS solution, or integrate AI into modern curricula, inform your views with timely inputs from proven experts in digital transformation for higher ed.

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Building Resilience in Higher Ed: Mastering Data Access, Security, and Integration

Imagine this scenario: A university experiences a significant data breach, exposing sensitive student and staff records. The root causes become evident upon investigation: fragmented, siloed data systems and outdated security practices. This…
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A Modern Approach to Strategic Portfolio Management

Introducing (SEA)results: Strategic Portfolio Management, Built for Higher Education Higher education institutions, like most enterprises, feel a constant tension between the scope of their ambition and the resources necessary to achieve…
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Top 6 Best Practices from the Front Lines of Academic Program Review

I recently had the opportunity to discuss comprehensive academic program review with two Provosts that had just been through it: Glendalí Rodriguez, Provost at University of Wisconsin - Stout and Dr. Diana Rogers-Adkinson, former Provost at…
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Strategic Prioritization: The Missing Piece to Unlocking Data-Driven Decision Making

As institutions of higher learning continue to grapple with the complexities of modern education, it's clear that effective data dashboards are only half the battle. Dashboards provide valuable insights into institutional performance and student…
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A New Chapter: Transformative SaaS Solutions

Blog author: Emily Rudin, Chief Client Officer   It has been about a month since I joined Higher Digital, and many of you have asked me, “Why?” That's a good question. I contemplated retiring; however, after listening to…
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Managing Change in Higher Ed: Lessons from the Triangle Offense

In professional basketball, the triangle offense stands out as a strategic masterpiece. Popularized by Tex Winter and adopted by Coach Phil Jackson, this offensive system helped the Chicago Bulls and Los Angeles Lakers secure numerous championships.…
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Retiring Technical Debt and Reducing Risk

Blog author: Fred Rocha, Senior Consultant (previously Chief Information Technology Officer for Coast Community College District)   We are all familiar with the concept of financial debt; the state of owing money to someone. For many,…
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“Decustomization” Is a Four-Letter Word

Every college or university has an ERP (SIS, HR, Fin) of some sort or another.  Whether it be a commercial product, one that is consortially developed, completely homegrown, or a combination of components, the ERP is essential to the day-to-day…
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2023 Transformation Insights: Lessons from Leaders in Higher Education

Over the course of 2023, as I conducted more than 100 interviews with esteemed leaders in higher education, including Presidents, Provosts, Vice-Chancellors, and Chief Information Officers, a tapestry of valuable insights and lessons from these…
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